I use Twitter as a commonplace note: https://t.co/vPr6DeA0d4 CTO In Sales • Homeschooling dad Building @siteaudittools & @thoughttonote
@VineetSinha What worked for me: • Find people who like • Emulate them • Share your wok with your network and ask feedback (is it boring, confusing, what you liked...) • Correct, Keep writing, and ask feedback Over a period you develop your own voice and style
@kvenkat24 Thank you Venkat
@kvenkat24 In case you like, you can read this curated list of best essays: Some of them are related to product mgmt. Almost all could be for builders
@mjwhansen @GravitasWins @BreneBrown Brown's name came up on @DougConant podcast with @ShaneAParrish too. Going to follow Brene. Should be interesting. It is simply amazing how much you can learn on the Internet if only you are open enuf
@mjwhansen Your defn of empathy (though it was from Brene Brown) and not mixing feelings into it. Let others introduce ideas to you. Both points resonated with me as I am experiencing both as I build my course @GravitasWins Will tweet a longer version later.
@waruboy @mjwhansen Just heard her interview on Indie maker podcast. Going to read the book. Thanks for sharing your experience.
@UtprabhM Congrats. What did you do to achieve 1000 subs? I have been steaming on my channel for over a year. Still stuck at 100+ subs
@varunkumar They have a way to stay in biz. Admirable.
@navilan What are you choosing Navilan?
@keepkwizing and I go deeper into "The power of storytelling in busines" - What is storytelling in a business context? - How can you use stories to build credibility? - How can you use stories in critical conversations? Watch the session:
Somehow when we get into office, we leave the skills that make us human. We have been telling stories ever since...we were cave men. Why should we leave that part of us? Especially if they are useful?
When Rishabh also mentioned, I was motivated to try a digital method. I tracked everyday using @WorkFlowy Not everyday is productive or I could see outcome of efforts. But it was good to keep a memory bank. Going to try this for 3 months and then see if I shud continue
@SejalSud If you mean, if this is from Atomic Habits book: I don't think so, since this is what I've been practicing. Also, I've a different view of habits > goals viewpoint. Without goals, habits are useless
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In a noisy world, structured communication gives you edge. Learn to communicate in a structured manner and you'll have life of WINS.
In Pyramid communication, • You state the key point first • Then logical sub-points • Support each sub-point with arguments and data You think bottom-up (data -> key point) You communicate top-down (key point -> supporting data)
There is structure in every communication: • official notes • comedies • story telling ... They are all documented and available. One structure in official communication: Pyramid Communication
So how to communicate structurally? Say what is needed. Filter out everything else. This requires "work" • You need to know the audience • What they need to know • How much they need to know If you do the work, you'll stand out in any conversation.
Why you should communicate in a structured manner? • We live in a noisy environment • We are clouded by our biases • We absorb information sequentially • We can retain only 7 ± 2 information • We say everything we know
Start with the important point: > I took over a legacy application and re-architected it to modern code-base within budget and schedule. This answer will beget the question; > Wow, how did you do it You can branch out from there keeping the interview engaging.
Example of an actual interview session. I usually ask this question: What was your achievement in the current project? Most often people will answer in chronological order and tell me unimportant things. How can you improve this?
The lazier you are, your audience have to work that much harder to understand what you say. The harder you work, the easier it is going to be for your audience. Executives prefer to work with people who let them do their work rather than babysit you.
When you communicate in a structured manner, your listener (manager, peer, team mate) can take what you said, and do the awesome work they have to do. When you throw pile of sentences at them, they've to work harder to decipher what you said.
@digitaltrouble Shouldn’t we ask about exit process too? Way too many companies make it impossible to quit their services. Customers who exit come back. They tell other ppl of the simplified exit. It is also a form of word of mouth. Do you agree?
@AshleeMBoyer @venikunche When I was a junior Dev, my Mgr allowed me to deploy. I forgot to comment “drop table …” I was sweating even in cold March night. He later told me it was test and env so it is ok. Taught me to use chklists which I still do for many things in life.
@NehaKPuri_ If you like to watch a video I go into this on a live webinar building different future scenarios for some audiences:
@NehaKPuri_ We think of future as a single point & that is why we fail many time abt future planning. Instead think of multiple future scenarios and plan for it. Even when none of those scenarios come true you are well prepared to grab the opportunities. Read more:
@robfitz @chddaniel Hey Rob, Thank you for letting me know. It is good to see this idea is being used. Good luck with your venture.
@Bazzaruto Thanks Andrew. This is helpful. I have already put some of these things in my course. Having all will strengthen the course. Thanks. If you are interested the course is: Gravitas WINS:
@rishabh_grg As like most builders, I have focused more on building than on marketing. Started doing little bit now ;-)
@amitranjan Like Google, wouldn't it be possible for Maruti enter late into the market after everyone committed all the mistakes and then invest their money / infra to move ahead?
@sumitdhamija80 I'm so disappointed ;-)
@satishacharya looks more like obama than joe
@ritikasingh75 how come it says only to you ;-)
@shackmediaco reading it now. so far, enjoying it by highlighting almost every line ;-)
@austinschless Just used that quote on the piece I published today: How to gain from insights:
@VishnuGKumar There is an African proverb If you want to go fast, go alone If you want to go far, go together
@dhanyarajendran @Suvasini1984 Thanks for this piece. Wud appreciate a series. • what are the options available for homeschooling in India • can homeschooled kids join back regular schools? • can homeschooled kids join colleges writing entrance exams?
@_Harinivas_ superb @_Harinivas_ @jordanbpeterson says: What I have done is never wasted. • Done = put my heart and soul into it • wasted = no useful outcome • => when you put your heart & soul into something, even if it is a failure in the short term, your learning is useful in life.
@prla If you drive past the gas station of an unethical company when the fuel tank is almost empty, what are you? • Principled • Stupid I have a diff take on what @AdamMGrant says:
@prla Might be totally tangential, but I just read it and it makes sense as I read this tweet. The US military trained Afghan police in tactics (work), but didn’t bother building institutions (work abt work)
@vimoh Never set up an inquiry unless you know in advance what its findings will be - Sir Humphrey, Yes Minister
@nirrobi @jessep @WorkFlowy You can watch the event here 👇Unfortunately I didn't record the conversation with Jesse.
@prod2tp @paperlessmove @DannyHatcher This is true Darius. I have a slightly different take on it. If time = money then money = time Not everyone's 24 hours is equal. Some can get more done because of their privilege.
When you have a note with you, you can quickly note them down. In today's Gravitas WINS show, I will show how to use a digital notebook (@workflowy) that you can take with you always so you too can be productive. Don't forget to register here:
@geordiegadgee @WorkFlowy yes Richard. It will be streamed to my youtube channel: Don't forget to subscribe to it:
@navilan good luck Navilan
Roadways and runways.
